Library Assistant 1

State of New York • Alden, NY

34d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs copy cataloging, creates and maintains serial control records, works to acquisition library materials by searching online computer library center records or other bibliographic sources to assist with collection development, designates and tags appropriate serial titles for binding, assists with the preservation of library materials, assists Incarcerated Individuals in a prison setting.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications for taking the Promotional Examination: must be a qualified employee of New York State and have had 45 days of permanent competitive, non-competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS, labor, or 55-b/55-c service in a clerical, keyboarding, or secretarial title allocated to Salary Grade 6 or higher.
• A list of qualifying titles is available at: https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/31088qualifying.cfm.
• Only the title(s) listed is qualifying for this examination(s).
• If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before June 26, 2024, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.
• If you were permanently appointed via the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class on or before June 26, 2024, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you may apply for this examination.
• Qualifying Experience for Appointment from the Eligible List: After one year of service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.
• Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class will have their names restricted from appointment from the eligible list until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.
• Minimum Qualifications for taking the Open Competitive Examination: must have: Either 1. graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma; AND one year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting.
• Examples of qualifying clerical duties in a library setting may include: Maintaining circulation record; Processing acquisitions including the receipt and recording of courier-delivered materials and organizing new items; Creating and processing interlibrary loan requests (ILL); Assisting in collection maintenance including; weeding, shifting, re-shelving, repairing, straightening, inventory, supply orders, and emptying book drop containers to be checked in; Assisting and educating patrons in searching the library catalog; Assisting patrons in the use of library equipment.
• NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications for Appointment: One year of full-time clerical experience in a library setting.
• Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Responsibilities

• Performs copy cataloging
• Creates and maintains serial control records
• Acquisition library materials by searching online computer library center records or other bibliographic sources to assist with collection development
• Designates and tags appropriate serial titles for binding
• Assists with the preservation of library materials
• Assists Incarcerated Individuals in a prison setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees